Dementia Support
The word dementia describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease or a series of strokes. Dementia is progressive, which means the symptoms will gradually get worse. Find out about how dementia is diagnosed.
Helpful Links:
- Dementia UK: https://www.dementiauk.org/
- Dementia Friends: https://www.dementiafriends.org.uk
- Alzheimer’s Society: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
- Caring for someone with Dementia: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia-guide/pages/dementia-care-at-home.aspx
- Age UK: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/
Customer Care Team
Formerly Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS)
Telephone: 01270 612410
NHSE – NHS England
Write to:
NHS England,
PO Box 16738,
Redditch,
B97 9PT
Telephone: 0300 311 22 33 (Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm,)
Email: [email protected]
Health Watch Cheshire West
Healthwatch Cheshire West, part of Healthwatch Cheshire, is an independent voice for the people of Cheshire West to help shape and improve local health and care services.
We want to hear about your views, needs and experiences to help Cheshire West get the best possible health and care. To learn more please visit https://healthwatchcwac.org.uk/
Citizens Advice Bureau
Telephone: 0808 278 7806
Samaritans
Telephone: 116123 (Freephone)
UK National Drugs Helpline
Telephone: 0300 123 6600
For Drugs and alcohol service locally – Westminster Drugs project: https://www.wdp.org.uk/cheshire-west-and-chester
National Domestic Violence Helpline
Telephone: 0808 2000 247
Domestic Abuse Intervention and Prevention Team Cheshire West
Telephone: 0300 123 7047 (Option 2)
Carers Trust
Telephone: 0300 102 0008
Emergency Dental Service
Telephone: 0161 476 9651